BRIANA YARBROUGH
GLEN ST. MARY,FL
Summary
Licensed Practical Nursing Student currently enrolled and attending accredited nursing program. Offers outcome-based nursing care under supervision of LPN and observes and reports patient response and progress to interventions. Working knowledge of nursing fundamentals, medical clinics and acute care healthcare environments to demonstrate skills necessary to care for patients.
Passionate Nursing student with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northeast Florida State Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Emergency Room Unit Clerk
Baker County Medical Services
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted in reducing wait times by effectively prioritizing tasks based on the urgency of patients'' needs.
- Proactively addressed potential bottlenecks in patient care by identifying areas in need of improvement and suggesting solutions to address these issues.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive patient information, protecting privacy rights, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly relaying critical information and updates on patient status.
- Improved patient flow by efficiently managing admissions, discharges, and transfers in the Emergency Room.
- Managed the coordination of ambulance arrivals, communicating vital details such as arrival time and number of incoming patients to the appropriate staff members.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate assistance to patients and their families during their ER visit.
- Assisted with scheduling follow-up appointments for discharged patients, ensuring continuity of care after their ER visit.
- Processed payment files and analyzed audit reports.
- Utilized multiple PC applications throughout day.
- Ran postal scale, meter and other mailroom equipment.
- Supported optimal patient care by ensuring timely retrieval of lab results and diagnostic reports for physicians.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baker County Council On Aging
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Certificate - License Practical Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12-2024
High School Diploma -
Baker County Highschool
Baker, FL07-2013
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Transfer techniques
Certification
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Healthcare Interpreter Certification(CCHI/ NBCMI)-Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters or The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters; essential for bilingual assistants.
- Note While this list encompasses a broad range of certifications beneficial to nursing assistants across different specializations and work settings, specific requirements may vary based on employer expectations and state regulations.
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northeast Florida State Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Unit Clerk
Baker County Medical Services
08.2016 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baker County Council On Aging
06.2013 - 08.2016
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Healthcare Interpreter Certification(CCHI/ NBCMI)-Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters or The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters; essential for bilingual assistants.
- Note While this list encompasses a broad range of certifications beneficial to nursing assistants across different specializations and work settings, specific requirements may vary based on employer expectations and state regulations.
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Certificate - License Practical Nursing
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Baker County Highschool
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